POLITICS

Protesters slam prime minister's decision to meet mediator group not linked to demonstrations.

Brussels’ lawmakers are discussing allowing euthanasia for those under 18.

Chief of Israeli spy agency reportedly held talks with Turkish counterparts over anti-government protests.

Jorge Bergoglio reportedly said homosexual power lobby is at work in Holy See

Turkey's President Abdullah Gül is ray of hope for pro-democracy activists, argues Emanuela Pergolizzi

Pyongyang snubs Seoul as both Koreas cancel ministerial-level dialogue in delegate dispute.

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to hold talks with protest leaders but leading opposition group Taksim Solidarity Platform pulls out of dialogue.

Turkish riot police fought running battles with pockets of protesters into the early hours of Wednesday (June 12) morning, after storming a central Istanbul square.

Protesters cleared from central Istanbul for second time in a day by riot police.

Rodger Kelly allegedly had sexual intercourse with neighbour ' to warm her up', rape trial told.

Lower house in Moscow supports Kremlin-backed bill to crack down on religious offences.

Suicide car bomber strikes court workers in Afghan capital, killing at least 17 people and wounding 39.

Air traffic controllers resist EU plan to centralise control of airspace.

Iceland, Russia, China and Latin America may be options for analyst behind biggest intelligence leak in US history.

No injuries reported as Concourse D of international airport evacuated in terror alert.

Voluntary information from Washington would not have breached law, says security expert.

PM Enrico Letta’s Democratic party wins all 16 mayoral races in main cities but voters in south forgive scandalised politician.

As anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela lies critically ill in hospital, Catherine Everett ponders risks and dangers facing Rainbow Nation.

Russia's parliament passed a bill banning homosexual "propaganda" on Tuesday (June 11) while police detained more than 20 gay rights activists outside.

Mohammad Reza Aref drops out of race to succeed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

After Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel and Mohammad Reza Aref withdraw, IBTimes UK reviews looks at challengers for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad job.

Police station attack kills 15 people while Assad's regime blames 'terrorists.'

Clashes erupt as riot police use rubber bullets and teargas in attempt to clear banners and flags in Istanbul.

Snowden's whereabouts remain mystery after he checks out of Hong Kong hotel while support for him grows.

Human Rights Watch calls for investigation into case of injured migrant facing deportation from Trikala city.

Foreign Secretary tells parliament that interception of online use in UK 'is no casual process'.

Relative by marriage of Supreme Leader calls on Iranians to 'strictly observe' Khamenei's dictates.

Ankara prosecutor launches investigation into film of Turkish protester shot in the head by riot police.

Respect MP tells IBTimes UK he's looking into the possibility of running as 'real Labour' candidate.